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The man accused of the murder and robbery of 78-year-old Paddy Orpen from Cradock was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themba Sindaphi (42) heard his fate in the Grahamstown High Court earlier today, April 16. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paddy Orpen. Photo:SUPPLIED<\/div>\n
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The Investigation Officer, Constable Siyabonga Ntsimango. Photo: Supplied<\/div>\n
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According to police spokesperson Captain Lariane Jonker this followed the aggravating robbery and brutal murder of Orpen from the farm Morgenson in the Cradock policing precinct on May 5, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring the robbery Orpen\u2019s Ford Ranger bakkie was also
\ntaken and found deserted and burned at the nearby bushes in the Industrial area
\nof Cradock,\u201d said Jonker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe accused was arrested after which the case was
\ntransferred to the Grahamstown High Court.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonker said Sindaphi was found guilty and was
\ncharged and sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and another 18 years for
\nrobbery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe sentences of robbery will run concurrent to the life
\nsentence of murder,\u201d said Jonker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Station Commander of Cradock Police Station, Colonel
\nRuth Slater, commended the Investigation Officer, Constable Siyabonga Ntsimango
\nfor his dedication and perseverance during the investigation of this case, \u201cwhich ensured that the perpetrator of such a violent crime was removed from
\nsociety for a long time\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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